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A rare solar eclipse crosses Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event. Totality is visible in parts of Iceland, Portugal and Spain, while viewers elsewhere see the moon cover much of the sun.
From The Associated Press
This combination photo shows the sequence of the moon covering the sun in a total solar eclipse seen from Berlanga de Duero, central Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: AP/UNB
A man watches a deep partial solar eclipse behind a welding shield from the top of the mine dump Hoheward in Herten, western Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: AP/UNB
A family from Slovenia watches as the moon moves in front of the sun during a total solar eclipse in Palencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: AP/UNB
A beachgoer wearing special eclipse glasses looks up during the beginning phase of a solar eclipse at Puerto de Sagunto beach near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: AP/UNB
A couple observes a partial solar eclipse with special protective glasses in London, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: AP/UNB
A video feed of the solar eclipse is shown on a stadium display before the UEFA Super Cup soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: AP/UNB
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